106.7 miles
Distance
14,233 ft
Climb
-14,252 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-17 ft
Altitude change
5,324 ft
Altitude min
5,392 ft
Altitude start
5,374 ft
Altitude end
-68.8%
Grade max
51.7%
Grade min
54 miles
Distance climb
45 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat

Involves riding about 80 miles of the Continental Divide Trail (including both access roads and trail), and links it all together using Browns Gulch, German Gulch and Lone Pine Gulch Roads.

Detailed Description
Mega CDT Loop is a 107 mile popular intermediate route located near Butte Montana. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 14,233 ft with a max elevation of 8,405 ft then descends -14,252 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 19, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    107 miles
  • Avg time
    22 hr 24 min
  • Altitude min
    5,324 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,392 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,374 ft
  • Climb
    3 miles
  • Descent
    -14,252 ft
  • Grade max
    -68.8%
  • Grade min
    51.7%
  • Distance climb
    54 miles
  • Distance down
    45 miles
  • Distance flat
    8 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Butte
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Extreme

Directions

  1. Walk north.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Walk east on Browns Gulch Dry Cottonwood Road.
  4. Continue for 900 meters.
  5. Walk north on Browns Gulch Dry Cottonwood Road.
  6. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  7. Walk north on Browns American Gulch Road.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Walk northeast on Browns American Gulch Road.
  10. Continue for 12 kilometers.
  11. Walk northeast on Browns American Gulch Road.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Bear right onto CDT - Lowland to Four Corners.
  14. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  15. Walk east on CDT - Konda Trail.
  16. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  17. Turn right onto CDT - Trask Lowland Road.
  18. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  19. Walk east on CDT - Trask Lowland Road.
  20. Continue for 600 meters.
  21. Turn right onto East Elk Park Road.
  22. Continue for 400 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Nez Perce Road.
  24. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  25. Walk southeast on Connector Road.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Turn right onto CDT - Nez Perce Trail.
  28. Continue for 8 kilometers.
  29. Turn right onto CDT - Fairy Trail.
  30. Continue for 14 kilometers.
  31. Walk southwest on CDT - Fairy Trail.
  32. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  33. Turn left onto CDT - Excel Connector.
  34. Continue for 500 meters.
  35. Keep left to take My Lady's trail.
  36. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  37. Turn left onto CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S.
  38. Continue for 9 kilometers.
  39. Walk southeast on CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S.
  40. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  41. Walk east on CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Delmoe Lake Road.
  44. Continue for 60 meters.
  45. Walk south on Delmoe Lake Road.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Walk southwest.
  48. Continue for 200 meters.
  49. Walk west.
  50. Continue for 40 meters.
  51. Walk southeast on CDT - Pipestone-Homestake.
  52. Continue for 80 meters.
  53. Walk west on CDT - Pipestone-Homestake.
  54. Continue for 10 kilometers.
  55. Turn right to stay on CDT - Pipestone-Homestake.
  56. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  57. Make a sharp left onto CDT - 8 Miles of Hell.
  58. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  59. Turn right to stay on CDT - 8 Miles of Hell.
  60. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  61. Bear right to stay on CDT - 8 Miles of Hell.
  62. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  63. Walk west on CDT - 8 Miles of Hell.
  64. Continue for 14 kilometers.
  65. Walk northwest on CDT - Bear Gulch to Highlands TH.
  66. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  67. Turn left onto CDT - Bear Gulch.
  68. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  69. Walk south on CDT - Bear Gulch.
  70. Continue for 500 meters.
  71. Turn right onto CDT - Highland Rd.
  72. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  73. Walk west on CDT - Highland Rd.
  74. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  75. Turn right onto I-15 Frontage Rd (connector).
  76. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  77. Turn left onto CDT - Divide Creek Rd.
  78. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  79. Walk west on CDT - Divide Creek Rd.
  80. Continue for 500 meters.
  81. Turn right onto CDT - Divide Creek Ridge.
  82. Continue for 7 kilometers.
  83. Walk northwest on CDT - Divide Creek Ridge.
  84. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  85. Walk southwest on CDT - Divide Creek Ridge.
  86. Continue for 200 meters.
  87. Walk north on Norton Gulch Trail.
  88. Continue for 500 meters.
  89. Walk northwest on Norton Gulch Trail.
  90. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  91. Bear right onto Norton - Sciuchetti Link.
  92. Continue for 500 meters.
  93. Walk northwest on Norton - Sciuchetti Link.
  94. Continue for 100 meters.
  95. Walk east on Sciuchetti Rd.
  96. Continue for 200 meters.
  97. Walk southeast on Sciuchetti Rd.
  98. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  99. Walk northeast on Sciuchetti Rd.
  100. Continue for 300 meters.
  101. Turn right onto Lone Pine Gulch Rd.
  102. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  103. Walk east on Lone Pine Gulch Road.
  104. Continue for 300 meters.
  105. Walk northeast on Lone Pine Gulch Road.
  106. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  107. Walk northeast on Lone Pine Gulch Road.
  108. Continue for 500 meters.
  109. Walk east on Silver Bow Road.
  110. Continue for 700 meters.
  111. Walk east on Silver Bow Creek Greenway Bike Path.
  112. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  113. Bear left onto Silver Bow Access.
  114. Continue for 200 meters.
  115. Walk west on Grizzly Trail.
  116. Continue for 400 meters.
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Videos

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CDT Homestake to Pipestone Pass Out and Back
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CDT Homestake to Pipestone Pass Out and Back
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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CDT - Konda Trail
Oct 6, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/Denver)
Oct 6, 2026
This section of the CDT is clear of downfall: )
CDT - Pipestone-Homestake
Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/Denver)
Jul 19, 2026
One tree down across the trail, could be removed with a handsaw. It's about 2.5miles from the Homestake end. reporter
CDT - Homestake to top of Maud-S
Jun 24, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Boise)
Jun 24, 2026
Dry and sandy but still good. Not too blown out.
My Lady's trail
Jun 24, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Boise)
Jun 24, 2026
All clear.
CDT - Fairy Trail
Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
Jun 16, 2026
Clear of downed trees
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